OGDEN, Utah — In a thrilling conclusion to the game on Saturday night, Carter Welling led Utah Valley to a narrow victory over Weber State with a score of 64-62, contributing significantly with 22 points.
Welling showcased his all-around skills by also recording six rebounds and five blocks for the Wolverines, who improved their season record to 7-6.
Jackson Holcombe played an important role as well, scoring 13 points on an efficient shooting performance of 6 for 10 from the field, coupled with eight rebounds.
Dominick Nelson also made his mark, finishing with 13 points by converting 4 of 8 from the field and matching that from the charity stripe.

For the Wildcats, who now sit at 6-7, Nigel Burris shone as the top scorer with 17 points and secured 10 rebounds.
Blaise Threatt had a strong showing with 16 points and six steals, while Vasilije Vucinic added 13 points to the scoreboard.
Down the stretch, Welling had a chance to extend Utah Valley’s lead by grabbing an offensive rebound and drawing a foul, but unfortunately, he missed both free throw attempts with only 18 seconds left on the clock.
Then, Threatt seized the rebound for Weber State and attempted a contested three-pointer as time ran out, but the Utah Valley defense pressured effectively, ensuring the Wolverines held on for the victory.

This match was tightly contested, showcasing both teams’ determination and resilience on the court.
The Wolverines will aim to maintain their momentum moving forward, while Weber State will look to regroup after a close defeat.